What is premarital sex? It's having sex before marriage. Whether you're an adult or not, just not being married and having had sex still constitutes premarital sex. Premarital sex has been introduced into our modern world and has been accepted by many without question or objection and modesty has become irrelevant, most people intend to practice it. The question is: Is premarital sex okay? This is a common question we face, especially for those in relationships. So why do they do it? Most teenagers have heard the expression "everyone does it", "if you really loved me, you would sleep with me" and also "it's okay, I have a condom". Without knowing what our actions may result in, a life-changing event may follow. The uncontrolled pursuit of premarital sex can degrade and objectify us, and expose us to incurable STDs, unplanned pregnancies, and tons of emotional trauma. Sexually transmitted diseases are common among those who have multiple sexual partners. Those who have multiple sexual partners are more likely to be infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Josh McDowell informs his readers: At least one in four people will contract an STD at some point in their life. At least 56 million American adults and adolescents are infected with an incurable STD. At least 24 million people are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), or genital warts, and up to a million new infections occur each year. HPV associated with cervical and other genital and anal cancers (McDowell 35). Overuse of contraceptives and lack of knowledge about the consequences of sex are two factors that contribute enormously to the high number of STD cases reported in the United States. partner for a “test drive” before getting married. But that hasn't made it any easier to know if the person is compatible, because couples having sex often overlook important differences because the sex is good. On the other hand, marriage is supposed to be a wonderful bond that two people agree to never break. Maintaining sexual relations between married couples is seen as sacred matrimony. Sex is the most precious act of intimacy that shows your love for the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with. Hopefully, people will start to consider everything they stand to lose by having premarital sex. The same goes for those who cannot be monogamous. People should hold themselves to higher standards. If people were more confident in themselves, they wouldn't feel the need to have sex to impress others or to make their partner happy.